GIS Analyst

Chesterfield County • Chesterfield, VA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs work of considerable difficulty in professional duties in supporting the development and administration of Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Utilizes GIS and other software tools to create, maintains and updates map layers in the GIS database and develops a variety of customized and special maps, shape files, graphics, tables, reports and other products. Performs spatial analysis and database queries, developing and maintaining data layers and spatial data structures using GIS tools and relational databases. Develops and implements queries, scripts and instructions of moderate difficulty. Compiles and integrates data from a variety of sources and converts non-GIS data formats into usable GIS data. Extracts and organizes data and performs quality control operations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of all data. Duties will include routine updates to the water, sewer, and easement GIS layers; the creation and maintenance of utility schematics via computer aided drafting software; reading and transcribing engineering plans, field notes, and easement plats as necessary; verifying water and sewer availability for the public. Performs other work as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in geography, cartography, planning, engineering or a related field
• Two years of experience in the use and operation of geographical information systems
• Working knowledge of principles, practices, concepts and techniques of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Working knowledge of GIS applications, programming languages and development tools
• Skill in utilizing computer aided drafting and mapping tools and programs including AutoCAD software and ESRI-based GIS software and its applications
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and related software and other standard office equipment
• Ability to collect, interpret and integrate relevant data from multiple sources
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers
• Pre-employment drug testing
• FBI criminal background check
• Education/degree verification

Nice To Haves

• Must maintain personal mobile technology as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes GIS and other software tools to create, maintains and updates map layers in the GIS database.
• Develops a variety of customized and special maps, shape files, graphics, tables, reports and other products.
• Performs spatial analysis and database queries.
• Develops and maintains data layers and spatial data structures using GIS tools and relational databases.
• Develops and implements queries, scripts and instructions of moderate difficulty.
• Compiles and integrates data from a variety of sources.
• Converts non-GIS data formats into usable GIS data.
• Extracts and organizes data and performs quality control operations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of all data.
• Performs routine updates to the water, sewer, and easement GIS layers.
• Creates and maintains utility schematics via computer aided drafting software.
• Reads and transcribes engineering plans, field notes, and easement plats as necessary.
• Verifies water and sewer availability for the public.

Benefits

• Career Development Plan (CDP)
• Career progression opportunities
• Salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level